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Chick-fil-A Grilled Chicken Club, No Bun (~255 cal)

By Alec Zakhary

TL;DR

Chick-fil-A Grilled Chicken Club without the bun runs 255 cal, 30g protein, 12g fat, 5g carbs — versus 461 cal with the bun. Bunless saves 206 cal and 34g carbs while keeping the chicken, bacon, cheese, and veggies intact. Solid keto and cutting option.

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Grilled Chicken Club Sandwich without the multigrain bun (chicken filet, Colby Jack, bacon, lettuce, tomato) (195 g)
255
cal
≈ 13% of 2000-cal daily reference
Macro Per serving Per 100g % DV
Protein 30.0 g 15.4 g 60%
Carbs 5.0 g 2.6 g 2%
Fat 12.0 g 6.2 g 15%
↳ Saturated fat 5.0 g 25%
Fiber 1.0 g 4%
Sugar 2.0 g
Sodium 800 mg 35%

Daily-value percentages reference a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA 2020).

What customer reports show

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My take

Chick-fil-A Grilled Club bunless = 255 cal, 30g protein, 5g carbs — one of the cleanest keto fast-food entrees. Pair with kale crunch side (no dressing) for a cutting meal under 400 cal.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories in a Chick-fil-A Grilled Chicken Club without the bun?

About 255 calories — that's the chicken filet (160 cal), Colby Jack cheese (60), bacon (45), and lettuce + tomato (10). With the multigrain bun, it's 461 cal. Macros bunless: 30g protein, 12g fat, 5g carbs (vs 39g carbs with bun), 800mg sodium.

Is the Grilled Chicken Club keto-friendly without the bun?

Yes — at 5g carbs, it fits within strict keto. The bacon and Colby Jack add fat, and the grilled chicken is lean protein. Skip any sauce that adds sugar (Chick-fil-A Sauce has 6g sugar per packet) — go with mayo, garlic & herb ranch, or just lemon for the cleanest keto add.

How do I order "no bun" at Chick-fil-A?

Easiest way is the Chick-fil-A app — select the Grilled Chicken Club, then in customizations choose "No Bun." In-store, just say "grilled chicken club, no bun" to the cashier. There's no formal lettuce wrap option — most stores plate it open.

What sides pair well for keto with the bunless Grilled Club?

The Kale Crunch Side (120 cal / 9g net carbs) is the keto-cleanest side. Side Salad (110 cal) also works if you skip the croutons and use Light Italian dressing (5 cal). Avoid Waffle Fries (420 cal / 45g carbs) and Mac & Cheese (450 cal). Combo total stays under 400 cal.

Bunless Grilled Club vs Grilled Nuggets — which is better for cutting?

Bunless Club = 255 cal / 30g protein. 8-count Grilled Nuggets = 130 cal / 25g protein. Per gram of protein, the nuggets are slightly leaner (5.2 cal/g protein vs 8.5 for the club). But the club has bacon and cheese, which add satiety. Both are solid; nuggets if you're calorie-strict, club if you want flavor.

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